Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 14 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers rolled past the Trail Blazers 126-97. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.